Hungary’s upcoming parliamentary elections are expected to be closely contested, and one group may hold the key to Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s party staying in power: the country’s Roma minority. Over the past 16 years, Mr. Orban’s government has provided jobs to Roma voters in exchange for loyalty, but critics say this policy also perpetuates systemic inequalities in education, trapping many Roma in poverty. Experts warn that Roma dissatisfaction with Mr. Orban’s policies could be a major factor in determining the outcome of the election.
Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/07/world/europe/hungary-roma-orban-election-education.html